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Community financing
The original stadium was financed through community investment bonds.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Duke History — official source
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Natural surface
Brooks Field uses natural Bermuda grass.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Duke History — official source
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Lowered field
Modernization removed the running track and lowered the playing field.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Duke History — official source
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West side tower
Blue Devil Tower occupies the stadium’s west side.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Duke History — official source
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East Coast Rose Bowl
The 1942 game is the Rose Bowl’s only East Coast edition.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Duke History — official source
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Hall of Fame coach
Wallace Wade was inducted into Duke’s athletics hall of fame in 1975.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Duke Wade — official source
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Concert venue
The Rolling Stones performed at the stadium in 2005.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Duke History — official source
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